Uzbekistan plans to change the procedure for final exams at universities. Starting from the 2026/2027 academic year, students will be assessed under new rules: the format of knowledge checks will change, and teachers will have to not only assign grades but also explain why a student received a particular score.

The corresponding draft resolution “On Improving the Procedure for Assessing and Monitoring Students’ Knowledge in Higher Educational Institutions” has been published for public discussion. The document introduces changes both in the organization of exams and in the assessment approach. The new requirements will apply to bachelor’s and master’s students who enroll from the new academic year.

First of all, the changes will affect the format of final assessment. According to the draft, the main form of knowledge testing will be a written exam. Students will be given 3–5 tasks that should demonstrate not only knowledge of the material but also the ability to analyze information and formulate their own position. At the same time, for certain fields, the possibility of conducting exams in other forms — such as testing or practical assignments — will be preserved, depending on the specifics of the specialty.

At the same time, requirements for the exam procedure itself will be tightened. Classrooms must be equipped with video surveillance cameras with audio recording capability. Students will only be allowed to enter the exam after presenting an identification document. Additionally, the new rules provide for stricter discipline control during exams. Students who arrive late after the exam starts will not be admitted. Those who leave the classroom without permission will not be allowed to retake that exam.

Requirements for the exam format will also change. If a student submits a written paper, the response volume will be limited to 2,000 words. For exams in test form, students will be given 25 to 50 questions, depending on the specialty and subject. To ensure students know the assessment criteria in advance, universities must inform them of the exam format, task requirements, and grading system. The final exam schedule is planned to be published at least one month before the exams.

Special attention in the draft is given to the work of teachers. After checking the exam, the teacher must explain why the student received that particular grade. For each answer, a comment of 2–3 sentences will be added, indicating the strengths of the work and the errors that affected the final score. For specialties where practice and creativity are important, more flexible rules will be retained. Universities will be able to independently choose the final assessment format for students in medical, artistic, sports, and other fields, taking into account the specifics of specialist training. For example, instead of a standard written exam, a practical assignment or another type of knowledge assessment may be used.

Source: podrobno.uz